Basketball Game Preview: Sylvan Hills Bears vs. Beebe Badgers

The Sylvan Hills Bears will challenge the Beebe Badgers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Sylvan Hills will be strutting in after a victory while Beebe will be coming in after a loss.

Beebe will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Sylvan Hills extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday. The Bears had just enough and edged out Maumelle 42-39. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bears have posted since December 3, 2024.

Meanwhile, Beebe played a tough matchup on Tuesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against Vilonia, falling 62-17. The game marked the Badgers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Sylvan Hills' victory bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Beebe, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season.

Sylvan Hills might still be hurting after the 47-21 defeat they got from Beebe in their previous matchup back in February of 2025. Can the Bears avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.